Email Update on Elizabeth Edwards

[journalist3072]

Not sure if anyone has already posted this on here, and I'm sure many of you received it as well, but for those who haven't, here is the text of an email from former Senator John Edwards regarding Elizabeth Edward's lumpectomy. God bless them!

Dear Friend,

I wanted you to know that on Monday, Elizabeth had a lumpectomy to remove the cancer from her breast. She is resting comfortably and our doctors believe that the surgery was a success. We are so grateful to all of the staff at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston for their work on her surgery and everyone at Georgetown University Hospital for getting Elizabeth through her chemotherapy treatment. They took such great care of us during a very difficult time.

The prognosis continues to be very positive. Each step in Elizabeth's treatment proves that she is a fighter and that she is going to beat this.

Since the day we learned about the cancer, we have felt your prayers and good wishes. Every note, every email, every kind word we have received has held us up and given us strength. And we are blessed to be surrounded by a loving family, supportive friends, and the best health care in the world. I want to especially thank all of you who actively participate in the One America Blog. Your kind posts and concerns have truly helped us through these trying times.

Elizabeth, the kids and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your well wishes and prayers.


Your friend,


John

[AnnInLa]

1. Good and positive thoughts for Elizabeth's recovery.

What a lady...what an American!

[babylonsister]

4. "...what an American."

Wow, do you realize how long it's been since I've seen/heard that expression? Very great, and we desperately need more people who fall into that category.

[mcar]

2. Good news, thanks

Blessings on her and her family.O8)

[babylonsister]

3. Thanks for posting this.

I think I got it but haven't read it yet. But this is lovely, and I know it's coming to us from both Mr. and Mrs. Edwards as heartfelt thanks. That feels good! Perhaps we can get another support thread going for Mrs. Edwards.

[Kurovski]

5. Good wishes to a compassionate and kind woman

as she and her family travel the road to recovery.

[DeepModem Mom]

6. Thanks for posting! We love you, Elizabeth!

[Pastiche423]

7. "...the best health care in the world"

For those that can afford it.

Glad she could.

[Catchawave]

8. Very optimist news indeed....

thanks for sharing!

[blogbear]

9. Best of Recovery Wishes!

Good health and best of recovery wishes to you, Mrs. Edwards!

[trudyco]

10. God Bless her, so glad things are going OK so far -nt

[roguevalley]

11. Get well, sweet lady.

[Ilsa]

12. I'm glad we have someone so wonderful to look up to for the

grace with which she has handled her illness in public. May the blessings continue her way and to the Edwards Family and to all who suffer disease.

[UrbScotty]

13. Great! She deserves to be doing better!

Way to go!

[Greylyn58]

14. This is good to hear

I had been thinking of Mrs. Edwards a lot as my mom had the same kind of cancer and surgery.

It's good to hear this news. Thanks for sharing. :)

[bear425]

15. Very happy news!

Thanks for the update.

[InvisibleTouch]

16. That's good news.

Best wishes to Elizabeth for her continued recovery!

[Narraback]

17. Best Wishes Elizabeth

nt

[seventythree]

18. thanks -- God Bless Elizabeth -- she's special

[Kenergy]

19. Thank you for the update 3072! n/t

[springhill]

20. I wonder why they waited so long?

If this was diagosed in November, you would think they would be doing the surgery right away. Interesting.

[Bridget Burke]

21. Apparently they did chemo first....

Some treatment regimens work that way....

[Andromeda]

22. What a class act!

:hug:

[Cooley Hurd]

23. Wishes for a speedy reovery, Elizabeth!

:hi::grouphug:

[laylah]

24. A quick and full recovery

to you Elizabeth.

Jenn

[lonestarnot]

25. She and Poor Big Dog are sure having a bout of it! I wish them the best

of everything for a speedy recovery.

[journalist3072]

33. I know! You're so right.

I was thinking about the 2 of them yesterday, and their current health challenges. But they are both very optimistic and strong people, so I look for them to fully recover.

[Misunderestimator]

26. How wonderful. Thanks for posting.

[pbartch]

27. My BEST WISHES for a speedy recovery Elizabeth

[Skittles]

28. I LOVE good news!

:thumbsup:

[bunkerbuster1]

29. Elizabeth, we know you're a DU lurker

get better, babe. We need you.

[cornermouse]

30. Get well Elizabeth.

We need your intelligence and sanity.

[ultraist]

31. I'm so glad to hear Elizabeth's treatments are going well!

I wish her a speedy recovery. We need her voice out there!

[knitter4democracy]

32. Oh, I am so glad that she is doing so well.

Shoot, I might have to knit her something else now. I wonder if she's doing chemo again after the surgery or going into radiation next. Maybe just a shawl . . . :shrug:

[evolvenow]

34. Elizabeth, John, We Love you!! Picturing Perfect Dynamic Health for you!

Thank you for taking extra special care of yourself. Please consider looking into juicing, holistic detoxing, and a plant based, vegetarian diet, after your treatments, when your doctor gives the OK. It can really help heal the body, and is a powerful preventative and beautiful way to live. You and your lovely family are in my daily prayers. We Love YOU!!

:grouphug:

[evolvenow]

36. kick for Elizabeth!

[Lisabtrucking]

35. Boy it took them long enough to remove it. n/t

[BobMorr]

37. Best wishes and prayers to a Great American

:dem: